Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced February 1, 2025, as the commencement date for enforcing third-party insurance laws for all vehicle owners. This was disclosed by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, during a meeting with the Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr Olusegun Ayo Omosehin,…
Enugu, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has categorically dismissed claims that the Enugu State Government’s official account was hacked, leading to the theft of N1.09 billion. In a statement released on 9 January 2025, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, clarified that the allegations circulating online are entirely unfounded. According to…
Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of a teacher, identified as Stella Nwadigo, aged 45, for allegedly physically abusing a 3-year-old pupil, Abayomi Michael, of Christ-Mitots International Nursery and Primary School in Ikorodu, Lagos State. According to a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, the suspect…
As Police Parade Four Suspects for Cyber Offences Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has achieved a major milestone in its fight against cybercrime. In 2024, it recorded significant successes and earned recognition as Africa’s top cybercrime unit. The NPF National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) recovered ₦8,821,001,881.80, 115,237.91 USDT, and $84,000 from cybercriminals in…
Berlin, Germany – A record 22 people were shot dead by German police in 2024, a dpa analysis found on Tuesday, representing the highest number of casualties in police shootings this century. The figure – collected in a dpa analysis of police reports – was more than double that of previous years, with 10 people…
Uyo, Akwa Ibom – The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, held his maiden strategic security meeting on 7th January 2025, bringing together the command’s Management Team, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical Commanders. During the meeting, CP Azare outlined key directives from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP…
